Murder bid on Beary Academy chief Rahim Uchil

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March 15, 2012

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Mangalore, March 15: In an apparent murder bid, Karnataka State Beary Sahitya Academy President Rahim Uchil on Thursday afternoon was attacked with a sharp weapon by gang of assailants in city.

It is learnt that two miscreants in the gang stormed into the office of Academy in Presidium complex at Attavar and brutally attacked Uchil around 1:45 pm.

A severely injured Uchil was rushed to Unity Hospital in the city for emergency treatment.

Medical sources said that the condition of the victim is critical, as he sustained severe injuries on his head and other parts of the body.

Senior police officers rushed to the spot. Sniffer dogs were also pressed into action. Police have recovered a sharp weapon, which was found lying near the spot. The assailants have also left their bag in which the weapons were brought at the spot of crime and slippers belonging to them have also been found, it is learnt.

It is being reported that four persons arrived at the spot in two Bajaj Pulsar motorbikes and attacked Uchil when hardly anyone was present in the office. Two women staff of the Academy, who spoke to media persons after the attack, said that they had finished their lunch and left the office to wash their hands.

"The assailants may have threatened the lone staff who sits in the front portion of the office and attacked Mr. Uchil. We had gone out to wash hands and we heard sounds of glass breaking. We thought it could be coming from the nearby hotel. But we realised that all shopkeepers around were closing down their shutters and we too got into one such shop", said a woman staff of the Academy.

Umarabba, Registrar of the Academy said that he had been to attend a wedding. "I was not here at the spot when the incident took place. It appears that the assailants had planned their time of attack", he said.

Mr Uchil, who took over as the Academy president on February 6, this year, is also the General Secretary of the Dakshina Kannada District unit of BJP Minority Morcha. He is also one of the members of District Wakf Advisory Council.

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December 17,2025

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Melkar, Dec 17: The 17th Annual Day and Graduation Ceremony of Melkar Women’s PU and Degree College, themed “Fusion-2K25,” was celebrated with dignity and enthusiasm, marking a significant milestone in the institution’s academic journey. The programme reflected the college’s steadfast commitment to academic excellence, character building, and the holistic development of students.

The event was inaugurated by Mr. Asif Mohammed, whose presence greatly enriched the occasion. The celebration was further graced by the chief guests Mr. P. B. Ahmed Mudassir and Mr. Nissar Fakeer Mohammed, along with the distinguished guests of honour Mr. B. A. Nazeer and Mr. Ibrahim Gadiyar. In their inspiring addresses, the guests encouraged the graduating students and appreciated the dedicated efforts of the management, faculty, and students.

The annual report was presented by the Principal, Mr. Abdul Majeed S, highlighting the institution’s academic progress, notable achievements, and extracurricular accomplishments during the academic year.

The presidential address was delivered by the esteemed Chairman of Melkar Women’s PU and Degree College, Dr. Haji S. M. Rasheed, who emphasized the vital role of education in empowering women and shaping responsible citizens. He also stressed the importance of discipline, dedication, and perseverance in achieving success.

Cultural programmes and academic recognitions formed an integral part of the celebration, showcasing the talents and achievements of the students. The graduation ceremony was a proud moment for the outgoing students as they were formally conferred degrees and wished success in their future endeavours.

Ms. Mashmooma Fathima served as the Master of Ceremonies. The welcome address was delivered by Ms. Fathima Nida, and the programme concluded with a vote of thanks proposed by Ms. Ayisha Suhana.

The event successfully achieved its objectives and was highly appreciated by the guests and attendees.

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December 19,2025

Mangaluru: The Mangaluru CEN police have arrested a 23-year-old man for allegedly posting provocative and misleading content on an Instagram page named “mr_a_titude”, targeting the Bajpe police.

Mangaluru Commissioner of Police Sudheer Kumar Reddy C H identified the arrested as Abhishek M, a resident of Katipalla in Mangaluru.

A case has been registered at the Bajpe Police Station under Sections 353(1)(c), 353(2), 56, and 57 read with Section 189 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) in connection with the post.

According to police, the accused uploaded a photograph of a hotel on the Instagram page and alleged that accused persons in a murder case under the Bajpe police jurisdiction were being given “royal treatment” by the police, including being served beef meals daily from the hotel.

The post further accused the police of supporting criminals, misusing their authority, and betraying public trust. Police said the content was provocative in nature and aimed at inciting public outrage against the police.

Following the post, a case was registered at the Bajpe police station, and further investigation was transferred to the CEN police station.

Police records indicate that the accused has a criminal history, with multiple cases registered against him, including murder, attempt to murder, assault, and robbery at the Surathkal Police Station, and one case at the Kaup Police Station.

The Commissioner said the accused was traced and arrested using technical evidence.

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December 15,2025

Mangaluru police have arrested a 27-year-old NRI on his return from Saudi Arabia in connection with an Instagram post allegedly containing derogatory and provocative remarks about the Hindu religion, officials said on Monday.

The accused, Abdul Khader Nehad, a resident of Ulaibettu in Mangaluru, was working in Saudi Arabia when the post was uploaded, police said.

A suo motu case was registered at the Bajpe police station on October 11 after an allegedly offensive post circulated from the Instagram account ‘team_sdpi_2025’. Police said the content was flagged for being provocative and derogatory in nature.

During the investigation, technical analysis traced the Instagram post to Nehad, who was residing abroad at the time, a senior police officer said. Based on these findings, a Look Out Circular (LOC) was issued against him.

On December 14, Nehad arrived from Saudi Arabia at Calicut International Airport in Kerala, where he was taken into custody on arrival. Police said further investigation is underway.

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